Donald Trump Year One

As of January 20 Donald J. Trump completed his first year in office and one thing is glaringly clear.

Everyone, and I mean everyone, hates him. He’s brash, overbearing, rude, uncouth, a liar, a cheat, ego maniac, narcissist, racist, homophobic, xenophobic, claustrophobic, a womanizer, overweight, unhealthy, senile, on the verge of Alzheimer’s, ignorant of world affairs, a total embarrassment to America, and the most incompetent person ever to be elected to be the leader of the free world. Whew. Oh, and he's nuts too.

Did I leave anything out? Makes you wonder how he ever got elected. No wonder women are marching against him.

What Effect Does A President Have On The World?

I’ve never been one to lay a lot of stats at the feet of any president. I don’t think they have that much effect on markets, your paycheck, or your quality of life.

However, some pretty amazing things have happened this year that have been missing in recent years.

Unemployment is at a 17 year low.

There have been 1.7 million jobs created.

African-American employment is at 17 year low.

Food Stamps are currently at a 7-year low.

Home prices are up by 6 percent.

We experienced two quarters of GDP growth over 3 percent.

Sixteen regulations have been cut by Trump for each new one put in place.

And, we finally got some tax relief so our businesses can compete more fairly in global markets.